Apr 15, 2022 | Business Law
Partnerships involve two or more people who are in business together and share ownership of the assets and liabilities of the business. Partnerships can come to an end for many reasons, for example: Disputes of profit share; Complications in the day to day control of the business; and Disagreement in the direction of the business... Read More
Apr 8, 2022 | Business Law, Employment Law
In this article, we identify the liabilities involved in the voluntary assumption of risk and how to avoid breaching duty of care. In March 2010, a security guard sued his employer and the owner of Lidcombe Power Centre, for PTSD resulting from an intruder threatening his life. This case, Capar v SPG Investments Pty Ltd... Read More
Apr 7, 2022 | Business Law
A trade mark that distinguishes one trader’s goods from another is a valuable asset, however a recent Federal Court case concerning craft beer has demonstrated that registered trade marks are not always protected from cancellation in a trade mark dispute. In the case of Urban Alley Brewery Pty Ltd v La Siréne Pty Ltd [2020]... Read More
Apr 4, 2022 | Business Law, Intellectual Property
Registering a trademark confers far more benefits than registering a business name, company name or domain name. Marketing is an important business tool, and a registered trade mark is crucial in allowing you to protect any value or credibility which you have built on your brand. What is a trade mark? A trade mark identifies... Read More
Oct 1, 2020 | Business Law, COVID-19
Disclaimer: The directives in this article relating to the COVID-19 pandemic may no longer be in force. Please use caution if you are citing legislative material from this article as laws are subject to change. We recommend that you seek the most up-to-date law. A bankruptcy notice is essentially a demand for the payment of... Read More
